SHEBOYGAN - In honor of National Salvation Army week, the Salvation Army Sheboygan is highlighting different local programs each day in the Sheboygan Press.

The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty with compassion. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, families are led down a path toward increased stability and, ultimately, self-sufficiency.

Families accepted into the program will work with trained social workers on a long-term intensive case management basis, providing tools and resources to address their specific barriers to increased stability.

How you can help: Share the Pathway of Hope program information with those in need and those who make referrals. Anyone with at least one child under the age of 18 may join the program. Call (920) 458-3723 or visit sasheboygan.org to learn more.

Another popular offering of the Salvation Army Sheboygan is the thrift store.

The Salvation Army Thrift Store depends on new and gently used material donations from individuals and businesses in the community to sell at the 1029 Michigan Avenue location in Sheboygan. The money raised as a result of these items assists families in need and supports the programs and services of The Salvation Army in Sheboygan, including the 45-bed Emergency Lodge, Red Shield Wellness Center, food pantry, utility assistance, youth programs and much more.

How you can help: Donate your new and gently used items directly to the Thrift Store at 1029 Michigan Avenue in Sheboygan or schedule a pickup by calling (920) 458-1295. There is a great need for men’s clothing items, housewares and furniture. Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday.

A Brat Fry and Bake Sale will accompany 25 percent off the entire store on Saturday, May 26, with all proceeds going towards overnight camp for youth.